| Author | Message | ||
     Buellinachinashop |
Looks like they're launching their 3 wheeled "Spyder"! As well as the new Vrod Muscle | ||
| Spiderman |
what? I didn't see it on the site... | ||
| Chellem |
There's a press release about this trike, but no pics online yet? Makin' me crazy. Harley-Davidson brings original-equipment design, quality and service to the three-wheel motorcycle segment with the introduction of the 2009 Tri Glide Ultra Classic motorcycle. Based on a new chassis designed specifically for this three-wheel application, the Tri Glide offers the classic styling and popular touring features of the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide in a vehicle that will be sold and serviced by the network of Harley-Davidson dealers and covered by a two-year Harley-Davidson limited warranty. The Tri Glide will have an MSRP of $29,999. Harley-Davidson launched a “wheels-up” strategy in the development of the Tri Glide, and has created a frame and associated chassis structure that is engineered specifically to handle the loads generated by the steering forces and weight of a three-wheel vehicle. Changes to the front-end geometry enhance steering control by reducing steering effort up to 25 percent. The forks have been lengthened by 1.775 inches compared to the regular Touring motorcycle, and rake is increased from 29.25 degrees to 32.00 degrees. A steer damper controls coast-down wobble, and minimizes bumps and other road inputs during turning events. Harley-Davidson has designed a new rear-axle assembly for the Tri Glide that utilizes an aluminum center section with steel axle tubes. The Tri Glide retains the high-strength and low-maintenance advantages of belt final drive, and the smooth operation of a rubber-cushioned, compensated rear drive. The rear suspension features dual air-adjustable rear shock absorbers. The Tri Glide is powered by a Twin Cam 103 V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), rated at 101 ft. lbs. of torque. It retains the 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission used on Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles, but adds an optional electric reverse ($1,195) integrated with the rear differential assembly that is engaged with a handlebar-mounted reverse module. The Tri Glide has dual front disc brakes and a Hayes Brake dual-disc rear brake system with a lever-actuated, integrated park brake. Classic Harley-Davidson Styling The Harley-Davidson styling department gave the new body components of the Tri Glide clean lines that integrate with the existing Ultra bodywork, especially the Tour Pak luggage compartment and the passenger seating area. The new bodywork is painted with the same quality. OEM paint and process used on all Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and is a perfect color match for the tank and front fender. The composite rear fenders complement the lines of the front fender. Because the rear fenders are each a separate piece from the rest of the rear bodywork, they can be removed individually for repair or replacement, or when required to service the Tri Glide. The molded-composite trunk provides 4.5 cubic feet of storage space and can be accessed through a rear hatch. The trunk and Tour Pak have a combined capacity of 6.56 cubic feet and are rated to carry up to 80 pounds. A single key will handle all luggage locking functions, and activate the ignition. Dual mufflers with tapered end caps exit below the trunk. Brake/tail/turn lights are located on each fender, and the Tri Glide retains the Tour Pak lighting used on the Ultra Classic, including the LED side running lights. Matching front and rear black and machined split seven-spoke cast aluminum wheels provide the Tri Glide its integrated and true, factory-built look. The 16-inch front wheel is three inches wide and carries a MT90B16 motorcycle tire, while the 15-inch rear wheels are five inches wide and are fitted with P205/65R15 tires. Forward of the rear wheels, the Tri Glide retains the style and features of the Ultra Classic Electra Glide, including the distinctive “bat wing” fairing, auxiliary driving lamps, and deep-skirted front fender. A low-profile chrome console tops a six-gallon fuel tank. The fairing holds complete instrumentation and the 80-watt Advanced Audio System with CB radio and passenger intercom system. Adjustable air deflectors on the fairing and vented fairing lowers allow the rider to control wind flow for comfort in warm or cool weather. Cruise control is standard equipment. The Tri Glide Ultra Classic will be offered three colors: Vivid Black, Dark Blue Pearl, and Red Hot Sunglo. FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic features: * Three-wheel specific frame * Rubber mounted Twin Cam 103 engine with ESPFI * 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission * Black powder-coated engine with chrome treatment * Brembo dual-disc front brake system * Hayes Brake dual-disc rear brake system with integrated park brake * Six-gallon fuel tank * Electronic Throttle Control * 2-1-2 exhaust system * Engine isolation system * Isolated Drive System * Triple Circuit Damping (TCD) front forks * Air-adjustable rear suspension * Bat-wing, fork-mounted fairing * Full instrumentation * 80-watt Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon * 40-watt CB radio and intercom system * Cruise control * Shorty antennas * Clear-lens reflector-optics auxiliary lamps * Fiberglass adjustable King Tour-Pak with passenger backrest * Tour-Pak mounted tail/stop light * Rear luggage trunk * One-piece, two-up Electra Glide comfort-stitch touring saddle * Vented lower fairings with integrated storage compartments * Adjustable fairing wind deflectors * Steering damper * Optional electric reverse * Optional Smart Security System | ||
| Cityxslicker |
Where are they hiding the Spyder at? didnt see it in model family line up. | ||
| Chellem |
I KNOW! What's the deal? My guys out there are supposed to be emailing me a picture - as soon as they finish lunch.  THAT'S the one I'm most interested in. Although the new VRod Muscle has an interesting look about it. I'm reserving my thoughts on that until I see it in person. ->ChelleM | ||
| Cityxslicker |
so they are going to put the wheels up front on a bagger?!? ballsy. Esp since the Lehman tradition was a rear differential and a trunk. | ||
| Xl1200r |
Sounds to me like the two wheels are at the rear...} | ||
| Sparky |
No, it apparently has 2 rear wheels: "new rear-axle assembly ... aluminum center section with steel axle tubes", kinda like the Lehman. Maybe they shoulda called it the Geezer Glide? | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
It's a trike...not the Spyder. Damn it!! | ||
| Bads1 |
Could told ya that. | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
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| Mytripb |
BRP Can-Am has the Spyder | ||
| Chellem |
I just, I love how there's a picture of the new Harley trike on the BadWeB BEFORE it's even on h-d.com. Thanks - it's a bit better than the inch-high one I just got through my cell phone.  ->ChelleM | ||
| Cityxslicker |
Thats what I thought, but then buellinachinashop said Spyder... and I was thinking THAT would be the new vrod muscle  | ||
| Rde48 |
The dealer in Jamestown has been selling Harley's with Lehman trike kits on them for a few years now. I thought when you said spider it would be a backwards trike like the CAN-AM. | ||
| Not_purple_s2 |
Still no 1200XR, but the black and white nightster is a cool color combo. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
No Buell Dirty bike, no XR1200, somebody has a personal vendetta against my garage. | ||
| Badlionsfan |
No Buell Dirty bike, no XR1200, somebody has a personal vendetta against my garage. I guess Umpa-Lumpas that play in MUD puddles aren't a key demographic for the HD/Buell family. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
Ommpa dumpa doopity do, What do you get when your orange and muddy?... Nodda , doppity doo  | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
"BRP Can-Am has the Spyder" So does HD, BRP is paying HD for rights to its suspension. HD doesn't call theirs the Spyder though. | ||
| Regkittrelle |
Recall that H-D and Lehman have a "working agreement." And $29K on the trike. | ||
| Slaughter |
Say no more | ||
| Rubberdown |
That thing makes me feel old just looking at it! Hiss. | ||
| Danger_dave |
It's got a place - old infirmed or injured guys it's great for. Wheelchair dudes. And face it - some schmucks just don't have the motor skillz to balance on, or deal with two wheels. At least they are riding. | ||
| Teddagreek |
Cashing in on aftermarket trike builders niche.. | ||
| Seanp |
FLHTCUTG - is that the longest HD acronym for a bike now? Or I guess that's tied for FLHTCUSE... That crap just confuses me. But those who are "in the know" can tell you whether a bike is a FLSTC or a FXDWG, or maybe even a FLHTC. | ||
| Eboos |
Don't forget, 08 had a FLHTCUSE3 ANN It all starts to make sense after a little while. I had to learn all this crap when I started to work at a dealership. The letters all mean something. | ||
| Eboos |
I am not looking forward to pushing these things around in our showroom. | ||
| Eboos |
It's got a place - old infirmed or injured guys it's great for. Wheelchair dudes. And face it - some schmucks just don't have the motor skillz to balance on, or deal with two wheels. At least they are riding. Dude, these things will sell like mad to all of the folks that either can't hold up a bike or think they can't. | ||
| Danger_dave |
Schwing!  |
